Respiratory Therapist II - Critical Care Transport

UNC Health Careers; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Incentive bonuses

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Pediatric Ground and Flight Transport Team. This role supports Carolina Air Care operations with neonatal and pediatric transport, including interfacility transfers and critical care support.

Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator care, aerosol therapy, and coordination with diverse medical teams. Requires RRT/CRT, NC licensure, and AHA ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications; full-time onsite role based in Chapel Hill.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current NBRC credentials (RRT or CRT) with state licensure where applicable.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Provide airway management and ventilator care for pediatric and NICU/PICU patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Administer aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and related respiratory care procedures.
• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings; document care and outcomes.
• Maintain equipment, participate in continuing education and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Airway management

Ventilator management

Documentation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

RT program degree

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or CRT

Tools

ACLS

PALS

NRP

NBRC certifications

CPFT

Job description

Description

Position qualifies for our inpatient Respiratory Care Incentive Program:

This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive bonus for a two (2) year commitment or a $15,000 commitment incentive bonus for a three (3) year commitment, relocation assistance (relocation amounts based on location distance), and participation in our employee referral program ($3,000 referral bonus to employees who refer other Respiratory Therapists).

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Respiratory Therapist for the Pediatric Ground and Flight Transport Team opportunity!

Carolina Air Care is a CAMTS accredited critical care and emergency transportation agency serving North Carolina and surrounding areas since 1986. Our assets are comprised of four helicopters as well as a fleet of ambulances dispatched by our communications center "Flightwatch" – all operating 24 hours a day.

Helicopter bases are located in Burlington, Aberdeen, Goldsboro, and Rocky Mount. Rotor wing aircraft are staffed with one nurse and one paramedic. They respond to both emergency scene requests as well as interfacility transfers of critically ill patients Our ground assets are located throughout the Triangle.

In addition to the Critical Care Transport teams for the majority of our missions, we also have two dedicated Neonatal Specialty Care Teams, which care for our smallest patients.

Along with our Medical Directors, the Education Team ensures that the high standards of Carolina Air Care are maintained through continuing education, evidence-based medicine, equipment training, high fidelity simulations, research studies, and new hire assessments.

Summary: Under the direction of department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, the Respiratory Therapist, Senior demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas. The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients respiratory dysfunction.

• Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, (Not included in Per Diem Job) and arterial punctures. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations.


• Carolina Air Care - When working with Carolina AIr Care may Transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals per UNC Air Care Protocol. May perform respiratory care and advanced practice procedures per UNC Air Care Protocol. These procedures include UAC, UVC, IV insertion, intraosseous insertion, Chest Tube insertion, Needle Decompression, ABG's, Blood Glucose monitoring, Intubations and others as deemed necessary by the medical control officer.


• MayPerform all aspects of ventilator care to include, but not limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patients disease process. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.


• Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions independently with minimal supervision. Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level.

Prior to Hire - Must have American Heart Association, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications. Three (3) years RT NICU and or PICU experience preferred.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board. Must be registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Note: Current teammates with active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification by the NBRC and a minimum of 15 years of experience as a CRT and are ineligible for the RRT board exam with demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of respiratory care also qualify for this role. Dependent upon population served and regardless of if RRT or CRT, all teammates must have at least one of the following depending upon practice area: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Adult Care , Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - NICU, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - PICU/Rex, Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab. All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical situations.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: RDU Ground

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range:$31.04 - $44.62 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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